Vice President, Strategy & Communications

Teneo

As a Vice President with the Strategy and Communications team at Teneo, your role will include:

• Reputation management and advisory Provides expert guidance in the development and execution of reputation management frameworks. Advises clients on emerging risks and sensitive issues impacting their organizations, offering tailored mitigation strategies and response plans to safeguard brand integrity and stakeholder trust.
• Supporting communications strategy development and deployment Plays a pivotal role in shaping strategic communications by crafting research briefs and conducting situation analyses to inform audience segmentation and behavioral insights. Contributes to the formulation of strategic objectives, messaging architecture, key performance indicators (KPIs), and risk mitigation protocols to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
• Leading on communications planning and deployment - Leads the design and implementation of bespoke narratives, multi-channel communications plans, and innovative campaigns. Oversees the creation and dissemination of high-impact content across formats including key messages, talking points, executive speeches, op-eds, media engagements, and digital assets - ensuring consistency, resonance, and reach etc.
• Account management Manages complex client accounts with precision, overseeing workstreams and deliverables to ensure timely execution and excellence. Leads program management office (PMO) activities, mentors cross-functional teams and enforces quality assurance standards across all outputs.
• Client management - Partners with senior leadership to proactively identify opportunities and address areas of concern. Facilitates strategic engagement and ensures a consistent, high-value client experience through structured relationship management and issue resolution.
• Supporting new business development Actively cultivates a network of prospective clients and industry contacts to drive business growth. Contributes meaningfully to new business initiatives by developing compelling proposals, shaping strategic narratives, and participating in pitch presentations to secure new engagements.

Furthermore, you will be expected to:

• Build strong client and team relationships, fostering long-term partnerships and identifying opportunities for organic growth through proactive new business proposal development.
• Proactively advise clients on emerging media narratives, geopolitical risks, and reputational challenges, while continuously monitoring media coverage of clients and competitors to inform counsel.
• Lead strategic media relations efforts, cultivating relationships with key media stakeholders, shaping media engagement strategies, and securing impactful coverage aligned with client objectives.
• Provide proactive support and insight to client teams, identifying emerging opportunities and potential areas of concern to guide strategic decision-making.
• Develop and maintain a robust network of internal and external relationships to enhance collaboration, influence, and access to market intelligence.
• Pursue continuous learning and development, actively seeking formal and informal opportunities to grow professionally and contribute to knowledge-sharing across the broader team.
• Coach and mentor junior team members, fostering their development and ensuring high-quality delivery across account teams.